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With the next-generation 7” Paperwhite display, faster page turns, weeks of battery life, and an adjustable warm light — you won’t want to put it down.

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A faster,
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With 20% faster performance, breeze through pages and quickly scroll through your Kindle Library.

Lose yourself in a book

The glare-free display doesn’t have distracting apps and optimizes battery life, so you can stay focused on the story. A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 12 weeks.

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Better views anytime, anywhere

Easily adjust your screen's brightness and warmth to read comfortably in direct sunlight or late into the night.

Change the size and boldness of the text to whatever suits you best.

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The thin, light design goes wherever you do. Read
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Massive selection

Finding new stories has never been easier. The Kindle Store offers easy access to an unmatched library of content with bestsellers, more than 15 million titles worldwide, and Kindle Exclusives you won’t find anywhere else.

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Our thin and lightweight covers allow for hours of comfortable reading. They put your Kindle to sleep when closed and wake it upon opening, so you can resume reading where you left off. Shop Kindle accessories.

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35 kg CO2e life cycle carbon emissions

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Made from 29% recycled materials. The internal structural frame is made from 90% recycled magnesium.

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Kindle Paperwhite

Kindle Paperwhite

Display

Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.

Size

5” x 7” x 0.3” (127.6 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm)

Weight

7.4 oz (211g). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

System Requirements

None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content.

On-Device Storage

16 GB; holds thousands of books.

Cloud Storage

Free cloud storage for all Amazon content.

Battery Life

A single charge lasts up to twelve (12) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life.

Charge Time

Fully charges in less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter.

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, and OWE security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks.

Accessibility Features

VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle Paperwhite also includes Dark Mode and the ability to adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle.

Content Formats Supported

Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). Learn more about supported file types for personal documents.

Documentation

Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide.

Warranty and Service

1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year or 3-year. Extended Warranty available for U.S customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here.

Included in the Box

Kindle Paperwhite, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide.

Waterproofing

Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite.

Available Colors

Black, Raspberry, and Jade

Generation

Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation) - 2024 release.

Software Security Updates

This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Kindle, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device.

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Customers praise the Kindle Paperwhite's readability, with one noting they can read for hours without issues. The device features faster page turning, quick download speeds, and a perfect size for one-handed reading. Customers appreciate its color display, adjustable lighting options, and battery life that lasts for weeks on a single charge. They find it easy to carry around and consider it worth the investment, particularly noting the free and inexpensive books available through Prime reading materials.

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509 customers mention "Readability"462 positive47 negative

Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite comfortable and convenient for reading, with one customer noting they can read in the sun and another mentioning they can read for hours without issues.

"...though it doesn’t have page turn buttons, the increased speed, greater screen clarity, greatly greatly improved battery life, and usb c charging,..." Read more

"...In any case both are acceptable and the 2024 resolution is crisp and beautiful as I expected...." Read more

"...But that's all preferences. Ease of use - in my old Kindle, purchasing a book was a pain and honestly I struggled with this because I..." Read more

"...The clarity of the text is far, far better than on the basic Kindle, really noticeable...." Read more

330 customers mention "Speed"297 positive33 negative

Customers praise the Kindle Paperwhite's speed, noting its quick page turning and download capabilities, immediate responsiveness, and rapid charging.

"...I love, and even though it doesn’t have page turn buttons, the increased speed, greater screen clarity, greatly greatly improved battery life, and..." Read more

"...The page turning is as crisp as advertised, and I’m enjoying the animation. Size, Weight, Etc . Form Factor - I'm still in love!..." Read more

"...The new Paperwhite is comfortable to hold, the "pages" turn at amazing speed, the usual font sizing options are there, as well as the adjustable..." Read more

"...It also seems to load the store faster, and settings menu navigation is measurably faster, as well. This is not surprising...." Read more

297 customers mention "Size"264 positive33 negative

Customers appreciate the Kindle Paperwhite's size, noting its perfect screen dimensions and usual font sizing options.

"...Size, Weight, Etc . Form Factor - I'm still in love! Size - I loved the compact size of the 2018 - almost same as small paperback...." Read more

"...The increase in screen size does also include slightly less bezel space which is always nice...." Read more

"...to hold, the "pages" turn at amazing speed, the usual font sizing options are there, as well as the adjustable warm light which is really the key..." Read more

"...Paired with a well-fitted, high quality case, you can truly keep an entire library in your pocket...." Read more

240 customers mention "Color"231 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the Kindle Paperwhite's display, noting its beautiful color and crisp visuals, with one customer mentioning that the paperwhite background is easy on the eyes.

"...This was a great upgrade and the Raspberry color is beautiful! Screen color was perfect, no weird yellowing, and the warm light feature worked well..." Read more

"...The uniformity on the page is perfect - I have not been able to create the darker color band on the lower screen that several reviewers have..." Read more

"...I purchased a beautiful leader case with a built-stand stand and strap so I really can read anywhere - in the bath, while eating, etc...." Read more

"...set up was easy and seamless -..." Read more

239 customers mention "Lightweight"223 positive16 negative

Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite lightweight and easy to carry around, noting it doesn't feel bulky or clumsy. One customer mentions it's perfect for long trips.

"...improved clarity & crispness, improved battery life, and feels slightly lighter to hold...." Read more

"...Size, Weight, Etc . Form Factor - I'm still in love! Size - I loved the compact size of the 2018 - almost same as small paperback...." Read more

"...There isn't much of a difference in weight as they're both already very light so I don't suspect you'll get tired of holding them...." Read more

"...a cover because the Paperwhite, like the rest of the Kindle family, is thin and very portable, but needs the protection of a firm cover, imo...." Read more

227 customers mention "Value for money"170 positive57 negative

Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite to be worth the money, describing it as their best investment, and one customer mentions it helps them save money on books.

"...kindle before the year 2025, but this thing has seriously saved me so much time and money!..." Read more

"...I definitely think it’s worth the money." Read more

"...stop them from buying piles of books, but it at least helps them read a few more chapters before bed!" Read more

"...The Kindle e-reader product while extremely overpriced (largely due to the cost of e-ink) for what it does as an e-reader, it is definitely a well-..." Read more

224 customers mention "Battery life"161 positive63 negative

Customers are satisfied with the Kindle Paperwhite's battery life, which lasts for weeks on a single charge.

"...buttons, the increased speed, greater screen clarity, greatly greatly improved battery life, and usb c charging, outweigh having page turn buttons..." Read more

"...are made out of great-quality material and the batteries can last for weeks on a single charge...." Read more

"...use the pen on the Scribe unless I'm actually writing, as it drains battery quickly...." Read more

"...The Okay: Received this about 2 1/2 weeks ago, battery is still running strong at 45% with 3 books read on it so far...." Read more

209 customers mention "Brightness"173 positive36 negative

Customers appreciate the Kindle Paperwhite's adjustable lighting features, which can be changed as needed and includes a warm lighting option.

"...Screen color was perfect, no weird yellowing, and the warm light feature worked well as always...." Read more

"...They're both just different shades of gray 🩶. You also get a "warm" lighting option which can give it more of a tan color which may seem similar to..." Read more

"...speed, the usual font sizing options are there, as well as the adjustable warm light which is really the key for eye comfort for me...." Read more

"...The unique backlit build makes it even easier to read then a paperback, especially in the dark!..." Read more

Tons of issues, including horrible Amazon service
1 out of 5 stars
Tons of issues, including horrible Amazon service
I have owned every Kindle starting from 2014 when I got the Voyage. Right off the bat the new Kindle Paperwhite has an overly yellow screen, meaning that the light is significantly yellow. It’s not white, it’s not even subtly opaque. But YELLOW! This is confirmed across multiple websites, including YouTube and Amazon reviews on here. The other issue is that all new Kindles no longer support Apple computers due to the new MTP format that the Kindles are using. This means that you have to go through the hassle of downloading a third-party application to do simple things like update new software and side-load fonts. Which leads me to my next issue, side-loaded fonts are no longer properly supported. You can still side-load fonts BUT every time you open a new book, it automatically defaults to the Bookerly font, even though you have saved a certain font setting. This is extremely annoying! The next issue is that you can no longer download and transfer a book through the content settings on the Amazon website with new Kindles. If you want to download a book that you have purchased, Amazon has eliminated the ability for you to do that. WHY??? Amazon service has no answers regarding this. Needless to say I returned this device for all of the stated reasons and guess what!?! Amazon is going to take 30 DAYS to refund me my money! I have to wait 30 DAYS to get my money back because Amazon has a defective and unsatisfactory faulty device. Next time if I ever purchase another Kindle, it will not be through Amazon. But yet, if new Kindles are this bad, why bother! Now let’s talk about aesthetics and design. It seems Amazon is going backwards in their hardware. The voyage was released 10 years ago in 2014 and if you were to compare them side-by-side, one would think that the Voyage is the brand new model. Aside from the having micro USB, the Voyage has a sleeker, more premium look with page turn sensors and better materials with a micro etched glass screen instead of plastic. It also has a curved symmetrical design for better feel as opposed to a basic slab like the new Paperwhite. Lastly, Amazon has done absolutely NOTHING to improve their software. You still have the same limitations that you did since day one. Kindles have the same limited margin settings, limited font size settings, and limited line-spacing settings. I have a lot of side-loaded fonts that I would like to use but am unable to because they’re either too big or too small with the slightest increment in size adjustment. Absolutely ridiculous! Also, the boldness options are too thick, with slightest adjustment a font will go from too thin to too bold. A total joke! GIVE US MORE FONT SIZES and OPTIONS AMAZON! My Advice: I’m gonna give you my honest and most sincere advice regarding these new kindles. STAY AWAY! They are a disaster. If you have the previous Kindle Paperwhite, stick to that. It is much better! These new Paperwhites are defective. From the yellow screens, to the poor quality control, to the font bugs, to the MTP format it’s just not worth it. The quality control is so bad that buying a new Kindle is like playing the lottery, you most likely will lose and get a defective device with uneven poor lighting… and here’s the rub! Amazon now has the most atrocious return policy in the industry! I don’t say that lightly, it is absolutely despicable what the return process is like. I couldn’t even take the return to a local Kohl’s, UPS store, or a Staples store. I had to take a day off from work because the only option Amazon gave me was to wait for a UPS driver to pick up my Kindle return at my house. Insanity! Talk about extreme inconvenience! Then, and here me out…..It took 29 days from the day I initiated the return until the day it actually reached my bank account to get my refund! 29 Days! And I have been a prime member since 2008! This is how they treat their members! What other business does that? Nobody! If you absolutely must take a chance on these new Kindles, then by all means, go to your local electronic department store and purchase it there. Because when you most likely get a defective Paperwhite, you can at least go back to the store and return it and get your money back immediately. Lastly, A word of Caution! I have a lot of books that I purchased from other websites and for the past 10 years I haven’t had any issues sideloading those books onto my Kindles. BUT, for the past year Amazon is making it very difficult to add side-loaded books onto your Kindle. What I mean is that you can still sideload books via an application like Calibre or Send to Kindle, but you have to keep your Kindle in airplane mode. The moment you take your Kindle off of airplane mode, Amazon will automatically and mischievously delete ALL of your side-loaded books on your Kindle. YES, you heard that right. Amazon WILL delete your side-loaded books that are not purchased through Amazon once you connect your Kindle to Wi-Fi. This happens automatically. To prove this, you can go into your Kindle hard drive on a computer and you will see that the book file no longer exists for that particular book. Other companies do not do this, but Amazon is now doing it and it’s been going on for a year. It’s a known issue all over the internet simply Google it, and Amazon does nothing about it. My guess is that they want you to purchase all of your content on Amazon. They do not want competition. Heed this advice because if you have a lot of of side-loaded books, you’re better off using another eBook Reader such as Kobo or Onyx.
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  • TheRose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the device and the color!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2025
    Color: RaspberryOption: Without Kindle UnlimitedOffer Type: Ad-supportedVerified Purchase
    Long time multiple Kindle user. This was a great upgrade and the Raspberry color is beautiful! Screen color was perfect, no weird yellowing, and the warm light feature worked well as always. It is slightly faster than my 2021 PW 5, has slightly improved clarity & crispness, improved battery life, and feels slightly lighter to hold. Purchased during the Black Friday sale so an excellent value. Not a huge upgrade from the PW 5, except for the color, but would be a huge upgrade from any other model. It even feels like a nice upgrade from my Oasis 3, which I love, and even though it doesn’t have page turn buttons, the increased speed, greater screen clarity, greatly greatly improved battery life, and usb c charging, outweigh having page turn buttons for me. I always keep my Kindles in a case so having the on/off button on the bottom of the device isn’t as annoying for me as for some, but I agree it would be much better to have this located on the top or top back (like the Voyage). I do wish Amazon would reconsider the software restrictions they have recently implemented, ie, removal of the Download & Transfer option. Most of us heavily used that feature for non nefarious purposes which did no harm to Amazon or its Authors. We simply used it as risk mitigation to a) keep a backup copy of our data (same as all other data we use) and b) to acquire ebooks while staying in airplane mode, preventing untested firmware updates (quality control issues) from being pushed to our devices and crashing them. Sadly, many people won’t get to enjoy this superior (imo) reading device as they are moving to inferior (imo) non-Amazon ereaders in response to Amazon’s increasing focus on restrictive shenanigans and disturbing lack of quality control surrounding the 2024 Kindle releases.
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  • Antiochian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Device! (Upg. frm 2018 Kindle PW)
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
    Color: BlackOption: Without Kindle UnlimitedOffer Type: Ad-supportedVerified Purchase
    I received my Kindle PW (Paper White) 2024 yesterday!

    My Kindle History Up to Current:
    I was using the previous PW which I loved until losing it on a flight - so I dusted off my 2018 PW, popped on a new case and have been using it again for the past 2 years again.
    Initially I was holding out for the Colorsoft version. However, when it finally came out the reviews were mediocre to poor. The clincher against my buying the Colorsoft was reading that even in B&W mode, the resolution wasn't as crisp as the standard Kindle PW products. So given the choice between mediocre resolution + mediocre color vs excellent B&W I opted for the 2024 PW.
    From reading reviews on it across the spectrum here, I admit I had the return already prepared.
    However, my unit arrived in beautiful condition.

    Color:
    The chief thing I was looking for was the complaint regarding predominantly yellow screen with the bottom ‘yellower’ band. Not sure if these were faults with the earlier units.
    On mine, if I have warmth at 0 and the brightness turned up, the color while not being cool, is about as neutral as possible against physical paper. Dimming to 0 relying on ambient light exaggerates the warmth on the Kindle device especially in my place which uses 2700K warm white light sources.
    The uniformity on the page is perfect - I have not been able to create the darker color band on the lower screen that several reviewers have reported.
    I haven't yet taken it out into sunlight. I still find the page color at all spectrums is well within my comfort for reading as with paper books where there are also many variations of white color on the pages under different light sources.

    Resolution:
    Before ordering I researched the difference between eink and eink carta as my 2018 PW also has 300 ppi. I can't say there is a noticeable difference in the clarity between the 2018 and 2024 unless I look at it under magnifying glass side by side. The difference is nowhere near as detectable as when I upgraded from my 1st gen Kindle to the 2018 PW. In any case both are acceptable and the 2024 resolution is crisp and beautiful as I expected.
    EDIT: I finally used this at night in the dark with the brightness set at 8.
    During the day, the resolution to my naked eye looked about the same as my 2018 PW.
    At night though, the 2024 PW looks far neater and crisper than the older model, even though both are 300 points (the eink Carta difference at work)

    Performance:
    This area is where I could really feel the upgrade.
    I had no complaints on reading the 2018, but starting, inputting my pin or typing anything in the search area, there was noticeable lag that I was accustomed to since using my first Kindle device.
    The 2024 has almost no latency; if it does I have a hard time noticing it. Whether keying in my PIN or typing a search, it is now as instantly responsive as typing on my phone or tablet.
    The page turning is as crisp as advertised, and I’m enjoying the animation.

    Size, Weight, Etc .
    Form Factor - I'm still in love!
    Size - I loved the compact size of the 2018 - almost same as small paperback. While the 2024 is a hair larger, I know I'll acclimate with no problem. It's now about the same as a larger paperback - but much lighter in most cases. I also use it with the Cobak Jade color case - while I love the minimalism of the naked Kindle device, having the stand for me is a must rather than having to hold it. Of course, I remove the case when I want to use it in the hot tub.

    Power Button Location
    Jury is still out on this.
    I really wish they'd move the power button to the top. On all the Kindles I have owned over the years, I'm annoyed when I hold the unit (even with the case) my finger tends to brush the power button putting the unit to sleep while I'm reading!
    On this 2024 PW, I'm noticing that with the increased width and offset position of the button, this may be enough for me to avoid the problem as I typically hold the unit on the bottom dead center, so I'll reserve judgement until I have used the product more.

    Overall, while I could have used my 2018 a few more years, the improvements in the 2024 made upgrading completely worthwhile.
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  • LTFoReal
    5.0 out of 5 stars A noticeable upgrade from it's predecessor
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025
    Color: BlackOption: Without Kindle UnlimitedOffer Type: Ad-supportedVerified Purchase
    I'm reviewing the 2024 Paperwhite as an upgrade to my 2018 edition.

    Size - the 2024 edition features a 1" vertical increase over the older model and approximately .5" horizontal increase from the 2018 model. This isn't extremely noticeable to me unless I place them side by side or stack them as I'm doing in the images. If you prefer the smaller size for how compact it is then avoid this one. The increase in screen size does also include slightly less bezel space which is always nice.

    Comfort - I'm not about to weigh them on a scale, I'd rather just hold both as it's more realistic to feel. There isn't much of a difference in weight as they're both already very light so I don't suspect you'll get tired of holding them. The lack of a grip of any kind as the surfaces are smooth can make it difficult to hold them up some times. The screen does have a sort of rough almost paper like feel to it that I enjoy.

    Functionality - the difference in rendering speed is the most easily seen feature. The old model made it difficult to enjoy using it for me because of how it felt like it was having a seizure with every input. This newer model doesn't completely remove the weird light show of e-ink reprinting but it does it extremely quick in comparison.

    Color - there isn't any lol, you get dark mode or normal mode. They're both just different shades of gray 🩶. You also get a "warm" lighting option which can give it more of a tan color which may seem similar to a books pages. But that's all preferences.

    Ease of use - in my old Kindle, purchasing a book was a pain and honestly I struggled with this because I couldn't do it from the Kindle. I had to go on Amazon to do it. This newer edition lets me do it with no problem straight from the device. That alone is worth its weight to me.

    Quality - I've had both my 2018 and 2024 models without any protective case and have taken them out to the beach and camping. I usually just shove them in my travel box with things like other electronics (steam deck + laptop + cables). None of them have a scratch on them and even my 2018 model still looks and works like new. I'm usually an Amazon hardware hater but these Kindles are made out of great-quality material and the batteries can last for weeks on a single charge.

    Conclusion - I'm not a fan of any of Amazon's products, but the changes I've seen on this kindle Paperwhite shows me that at least one of Amazon's departments cares about their products and their QA process. I don't regret this purchase, which is huge when talking about an Amazon product as many of them are littered with old bugs that break common functionality. The Kindle e-reader product while extremely overpriced (largely due to the cost of e-ink) for what it does as an e-reader, it is definitely a well-made product.
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    LTFoReal
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A noticeable upgrade from it's predecessor

    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025
    I'm reviewing the 2024 Paperwhite as an upgrade to my 2018 edition.

    Size - the 2024 edition features a 1" vertical increase over the older model and approximately .5" horizontal increase from the 2018 model. This isn't extremely noticeable to me unless I place them side by side or stack them as I'm doing in the images. If you prefer the smaller size for how compact it is then avoid this one. The increase in screen size does also include slightly less bezel space which is always nice.

    Comfort - I'm not about to weigh them on a scale, I'd rather just hold both as it's more realistic to feel. There isn't much of a difference in weight as they're both already very light so I don't suspect you'll get tired of holding them. The lack of a grip of any kind as the surfaces are smooth can make it difficult to hold them up some times. The screen does have a sort of rough almost paper like feel to it that I enjoy.

    Functionality - the difference in rendering speed is the most easily seen feature. The old model made it difficult to enjoy using it for me because of how it felt like it was having a seizure with every input. This newer model doesn't completely remove the weird light show of e-ink reprinting but it does it extremely quick in comparison.

    Color - there isn't any lol, you get dark mode or normal mode. They're both just different shades of gray 🩶. You also get a "warm" lighting option which can give it more of a tan color which may seem similar to a books pages. But that's all preferences.

    Ease of use - in my old Kindle, purchasing a book was a pain and honestly I struggled with this because I couldn't do it from the Kindle. I had to go on Amazon to do it. This newer edition lets me do it with no problem straight from the device. That alone is worth its weight to me.

    Quality - I've had both my 2018 and 2024 models without any protective case and have taken them out to the beach and camping. I usually just shove them in my travel box with things like other electronics (steam deck + laptop + cables). None of them have a scratch on them and even my 2018 model still looks and works like new. I'm usually an Amazon hardware hater but these Kindles are made out of great-quality material and the batteries can last for weeks on a single charge.

    Conclusion - I'm not a fan of any of Amazon's products, but the changes I've seen on this kindle Paperwhite shows me that at least one of Amazon's departments cares about their products and their QA process. I don't regret this purchase, which is huge when talking about an Amazon product as many of them are littered with old bugs that break common functionality. The Kindle e-reader product while extremely overpriced (largely due to the cost of e-ink) for what it does as an e-reader, it is definitely a well-made product.
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